Parenting Dispute over Breastfeeding Leads to Conflict

Breastfeeding can be a challenging and personal choice for many parents. One parent took to AITA to ask if they were in the wrong for asking their spouse ‘what the f*ck do you want me to do?’ after their spouse refused to feed their son because he is exclusively breastfed. The parent suggested pumping so they could also feed their child, but their spouse declined. After a small argument, the parent’s spouse got up to feed their son but was cold to the parent the following day. A friend sided with the parent’s spouse, but was the parent really in the wrong? Read on to find out.

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Breastfeeding dispute escalates into a heated argument

Breastfeeding can be a sensitive topic for new parents and can lead to disagreements. A couple with a 4-month-old baby boy is facing a dispute over breastfeeding. The wife exclusively breastfeeds their son, and the husband suggested pumping so he can also feed him, but his wife refused. When their son woke up hungry, the husband woke his wife up to feed him, which led to a small argument. The argument escalated when the husband asked his wife what she wanted him to do since their son is exclusively breastfed, and his wife accused him of shaming her for her choices. The husband turned to Reddit to ask if he was the asshole (AITA), and the post has since gone viral. The couple’s situation has sparked a heated debate among Redditors, with some supporting the husband and others siding with the wife. This is a tough situation for the couple, and it’s clear that they need to have a serious conversation to find a solution that works for both of them. In the next section, we will take a look at some of the comments and reactions to the post.